[445] he's just a big ol' softie, isn't he?

Lets ride!!

Tom's comment makes me wonder if perhaps the school encourages this sort of behavior without technically doing so. Or it could be that the school just issues totally bitchin' hats and coats 'cause they're, y'know, awesome.

Two things to discuss; why would Annie be so reluctant to let Rey come? To hide him from the other students? She already loosed him on a crowd of hecklers.

And the other: Who's at the door?!

The hats and trenchcoats. there's something retro cool about them.

It's good that she keeps in perspective that she was nearly killed by rey, and that it wasn't just some sorta awful mistake.

I think that the trip out to the forest will be a different chapter; the title page suggests that this will be taking place at the Court.

I feel that there's some kind of "dead poets society"-ish stuff going on here... instead of a "normal" party. Anyone shares the same feeling?


Edit: On a side note, from Taross at the comment page:


I Find the idea charming, it puts "The mind is just a plaything of the body" in a whole new level. Too bad the idea is probably totally wrong, misaimed and totally not what Tom has in mind.

Well, this line did come from Reynardine in the first place and I think it makes sense.
I mean, Rey can switch bodies when ever he wants, as long as there are eyes. He can even posses inanimate things (with eyes) and then change their shape as it pleases him. He could be immortal. All this power without a drawback?? Come on, that would be overkill.
He HAS to have a weakness. "The mind is just a plaything of the body." I think his mind is literally shaped and influenced by the body he posses. Just as his free will is bound by the contract of ownership with Antimony. And it seems the more time passes, the stronger he changes.

Anyway, I agree that Annie shouldn't take Rey with her to the party. He IS a demon possessing a toy, after all. A semi legal party with (fairly) normal students is not a place for him. Although I would love to see how Ray would have a party.

I don't think they'd still be at the whole cooties stage. everyone my age broke out of that around 10 at the latest

Most guys worry when the girl looks like she sooner dissect you than kiss you.

In a cute hat no less.

I do wonder whether the upcoming boys are gonna be random friends or close friends like how James, Donlan and Anthony were to Surma, Anya and THAT GIRL.

The mind is just a plaything of the body."

I dont think its literal. Just that our minds base things on looks, on the physical parts of life.

Not realising even crocodile mothers take care of their young. Nope we tend to think of birds in a nest or some such. That the guy in cargo pants going down past his underwear and the skull shirt could be a genius raking in money while the guy beside him in the suit and boot is a miserly, unemployed. wife beater wearing a rental but we're still more likely to put them up as "gang member" and "executive".

He may have been pointing out the fact his image doesnt matter, he's the same reynardine. But that Kat is influenced to see his classy wolf form as good and his toy form as snide. Though he probably takes these forms as per his feelings and mood as well. Feeling more comfortable to perform honorable acts in a majestic form rather than a toy. We all dress up for the occasion to blend in afterall.

Yes; I'd almost forgotten that one. (Though it didn't deter Alistair - but then, he was only going to be at the school for a week and didn't have much to lose.)

We can safely assume that Winsbury won't try hitting on Annie - if he did, the big question would be whether he'd be in more danger from Annie or from Janet. (Though that would be worth seeing.)

Tenjen, I hope your genius is not a fashio-genius

So many things to discuss, some of 'em

1. Power Station seem to mean they'll be staying indoors... so no forest
2. We just came from lot's of history and background, so this might be kinda of a side-story, perhaps to add more into character development, 'cause you know the boys and all that [most likely wrong, but whatever]
3. I think it depends on what kind of boys there are... we have seen like none of them in depth, with the exception of good old Will... just like there are genius-whiz and medium girls like Kat and Annie, there could be boys along those lines.

That'll be all for now, see ya tomorrow

Sorry iam not familiar with the term Fashio-Genius. Could you elaborate?

If Reynardine really *is* jealous, Annie had better make certain he doesn't find out about Mort's crush on her. Otherwise, we could be in for something along the lines of Reynardine going after the poor little spook with a high-tech etheric vacuum cleaner straight out of "Ghostbusters".

I have a gray trenchcoat. I bought it for $2 at a yard sale.

Secondhand clothes are your friend.